The Yoga Connection Service List

Teacher Training

Yoga Training Certification (200 Hour)

Yoga Instructor Certification (300/500 Hour Advanced Training)

Baby Boomers & Beyond Yoga Training

Restoration Yoga Training: A Therapeutic Approach

Connected Warrior's Trauma-Conscious Yoga Teacher Training

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Workshops, Events and Specialty classes

The Yoga Connection yoga studio is happy to be able to bring you many workshops and events at our Smithfield, NC studio. Check back often we are always adding new yoga events and workshops to our calendar. Look below for what's going on now!

Yoga for Bjj (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

Saturday, October 28, 12:30-2:30pm. Location: Gracie Raleigh, 410 West Davie St., Raleigh, NC. Self-empowerment is a key factor in maintaining physical health for any athlete. This Yoga for BJJ seminar will give you the tools to create a yoga practice that supports and enhances the athleticism required for your Jiu Jitsu practice. This 2-hour seminar will: Introduce general stretches to prepare for a Jiu Jitsu practice. Explains 6-8 common yoga asana (poses) teaching how to use each pose to strengthen core and limbs, or to increase range of motion. Demonstrate how to combine dynamic movement with static strengthening. Take the same 6-8 asana and create a cardio-vascular sequence. Offer a general cool down to relieve over-exertion after Jiu Jitsu. Introduce a simple breathing technique to improve respiratory flexibility and concentration. With this seminar you will be able to choose the type of practice that will best fit your training needs for that day or week. Rather than one repetitive, fixed sequence you will be able to put together a yoga practice that truly benefits you.

5 Elements and the Yoga Practice

Balancing the 5 elements through yoga. Sunday December 3, 2017; The Yoga Connection, 101 E. Market St., Smithfield, NC 27577. Within yogic philosophy the world is made up of Space/ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. But does that mean those are the elements of the world? What this means is that all things have these properties. Some things have more earth properties such as solid, steady, dense or hard, perseverance, and responsibility. Each of the elements has physical, behavioral and emotional aspects. When in balance these elements have a positive affect on our body and mind. This workshop will use asana, pranayama, exploration of the bandhas, and meditation to explore the balancing of our body and mind through the properties of these elements.

25.00

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Find the Yoga Class That is Right for You!

We offer a variety of yoga classes at The Yoga Center yoga studios in Smithfield and Goldsboro, NC. Our yoga classes and descriptions are listed below. If you have any questions about where to begin, do not hesitate to contact us

Mindful Awareness Meditation

Meditation is now offered at the smithfield studio. Mindful awareness meditation is a technique that helps us unlock ourselves from habits of unconscious reaction to the new possibilities of responding and being in our daily lives. Discover the positive benefits of meditation in your life. Smithfield location only every 3rd wednesday from 6:45-7:30pm

Posture Fundamentals

Posture fundamentals yoga class is designed to allow you to slowly, within your own comfort zone, learn and explore the yoga postures. In each class we will concentrate on 4-5 static poses, taking time to prepare the body and mind for an in-depth experience. At the end, we connect them all together, integrating the postures into an explorative flow. This class is open to all levels, and great for beginners with some experience. Smithfield location: Thursday 6:00-7:00pm

Yoga Strength

Morning is a strengthening yoga class. Tone muscles, stabilize joints, and focus on muscles that are critical to supporting the spine. When combined with our Yoga stretch classes or Flow Yoga on Monday, you will have a wonderful yoga practice that enhances your health & wellbeing. All levels, also great for beginners with some experience. Smithfield location: Thursday 9:00-10:00am

Chill & Slow

A great place to begin. Introducing stretching and strengthening of the body slowly and with gentle consideration. Especially good for individuals that are entering into a beginning fitness program after a period of inactivity, or after an illness or chronic issue. This class is one hour. A Gentle Beginner Class. Smithfield location: Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm

All Levels Yoga

Bring yourself into our All Levels class combining flow with the strengthening of some statically held poses. Modifications for the beginner, and plenty of challenge for the more experienced yogi. If the week has thrown you off track, find your center again by joining mind and body in our all levels yoga class. If you feel you need to reset your body and regain your focus, this class is designed to offer you space. Enjoy the positive physical and emotional energy of yoga. Each Saturday class has a different instructor bringing their personal style and practice to the class. Smithfield location: Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm

Yoga Stretch

This class focuses primarily on lengthening muscles, increasing range of motion, and developing general flexibility. Keeping the body flexible encourages better balance and enables smoother, easier motion. Learn different yoga postures while understanding the use of breath to open the body and facilitate a healthier physical state. A fundamental class that is perfect for beginners or experienced yogis. Modifications & props offered to accommodate beginner students. Great for beginners and those looking for a relaxing practice that offers strengthening and flexibility. Smithfield location: Tuesday 9:00-10:00am

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Yoga Class Passes

3 Private Yoga Therapy Sessions

Three 1-hour yoga therapy sessions for $150. This is a unique opportunity to experience a one-on-one approach in yoga. Each session will be tailored to your needs, questions regarding yoga poses, breathing exercises and meditation. Whether you are new to yoga or you have been practicing for awhile, one-on-one allows for deeper exploration and understanding of yoga and it's benefits for you personally.

150.00

Online Class – 2 Hours

If getting to an exercise class after work seems impossible, try the 4o minute yoga class during lunchtime. Kids are already in school, its your time!! our new online courses are perfect for students in a yoga teacher training class, current yoga teachers, or those wishing to learn more about yogic principles.

30.00per hour ala carte Online Courses15.00

Lunchtime Yoga or Pilates

If getting to an exercise class after work seems impossible, try the 4o minute yoga class during lunchtime. Kids are already in school, its your time!!

For 6 Classes60.00

Walk ­In: 1 Yoga Class

15.00

3 Private Yoga Lessons

Three 1-hour private classes for $150. This is a unique opportunity to experience a one-on-one approach in yoga. Each class will be tailored to your needs, questions regarding yoga poses, breathing exercises and meditation. Whether you are new to yoga or you have been practicing for awhile, one-on-one allows for deeper exploration and understanding of yoga and it's benefits for you personally.

150.00

12 Class Pass

One class per week. Expires 14 weeks from purchase.

130.00

Six Class Pass

One class per week. Expires eight weeks from purchase.

78.00

Three Month Studio Pass

For dedicated yogis, unlimited classes to regularly scheduled yoga classes and much more. What is better than a month of unlimited yoga classes? 3 months!! a super value because this gives you access to both studio regularly scheduled yoga classes, 3 opportunities to bring a guest for free, and 20% off any workshop offered at the studio. The 3 month pass if for the dedicated yogi. Expires 3 months from start date.

220.00

Monthly Pass

Expires four weeks from purchase.

80.00

Workshops and Special Events

Family Yoga 1 Additional Adult

35.00

Family Yoga 1 Additional Child

35.00

Family Yoga 1 Adult/1 Child

Fun for the family while learning healthy movement and the benefits of yoga.

90.00

Learn Your Core In Asana: 6 Week Series

6 week series designed to increase your understanding of the key muscles used in asana, and how to activate them for a safe, effective yoga practice. Our bodies move best when the core is engaged. But what does that mean, how does that apply to the asana (yoga pose), and what are the core muscles of each pose? we will move through floor, standing, seated, twists, and backbends, and some arm balances. This 6 week series is open to all levels of practicing yogis. If you have never taken yoga before this may be the perfect place to begin.

75.00

Women's Self Defense

The yoga connection women's self defense workshop at gracie jiu jitsu goldsboro. Join us for a the yoga connection's women's self defense workshop. Held at gracie jiu jitsu goldsboro at: 107 martin st. , goldsboro, nc. Gracie jiu jitsu of goldsboro is owned by jake whitfield who is a black belt in gracie jiu jitsu. Jake lead the women's self defense workshop held at the yoga connection studio back on august, 2016. This time we will hold the workshop at jake whitfield's dojo so we can take full advantage of all the mats his location has to offer. We had such a wonderful experience in august, so here it is again. This is about self-defense not about fighting. Every woman should know how to be aware of her surroundings, how to deflect and defend herself from unwanted advances, and how to get away and stay safe. This is that chance to step into the world of self defense with a professional, experienced instructor.

25.00

Current Yoga Class Specials

Reiki and Yoga Therapy

Reiki and yoga therapy are powerful allies for healing and wellness.

160.00

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Massage Therapy Now Available at TYC!

We are now offering massage therapy with Christina Pernell, LMBT BC #8828.

Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body

for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or causing movement of or to the body.

Calming. Soothing. Invigorating. Restoring.

Christina is attentive to your needs to bring to you the best in massage therapy. A beautiful space, plenty of privacy.

Pricing for Massage Therapy

1/2 hour massage

30.00

1 one-hour massage

60.00

1 one+1/2 hour massage

90.00

2 one-hour massages and 6 yoga classes

168.00

Massage Therapy Specialties

Christina also assists clients with relaxation and pain management.

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Reiki At the Yoga Connection

Reiki Revitalizes Your Multi-Layered Sense of Being.

Reiki revitalizes your multi-layered sense of being. Applied gently, with great compassion and attention reiki is a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel and redirect energy into the patient by means of touch. This activates the natural healing processes of the client's body to restore physical and emotional well-being. Reiki is recognized by the national center for complementary & alternative medicine (nccam), a division of national institute of health (nih). Reiki can be considered holistic, complementary, integrative, and/or alternative.

Reiki Is Useful for the Treatment Of:

Pain Management

Speeding Recovery From Injuries & Surgery

Relieving Stress & Promoting Relaxation

Reducing Symptoms of Anxiety

Easing Side Effects of Chemo/medications/treatments

Adjuvant To Other Medical Treatments

A Reiki Treatment Session Is:

All sessions are by appointment only.

About One Hour Long

Performed with the Client Lying on a Massage Table While Fully Clothed

Feels like a Deep Meditation or a Wonderful Glowing Radiance That Flows through and around You

Safe for Children

Safe for Use with All Medications & Medical Treatments

$50 Per Session

$45 Per Session for a Package of 3 Sessions (Pre-Paid).

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Nutrition

Megan will be available through appointment only. Contact her at 919-320-6158 or email [email protected]

Learn About the Benefits of Good Nutrition at TYC

Nutrition is the energy pill for your body. Eat well, and your body will respond with less fatigue, more easily maintained weight, better complexion, and healthier organ function. So why is it so hard to find a diet that will work for you, that you will like and want to stick with? Sometimes we think we know what nutrition is all about, but when we get the hard facts, there may be some real surprises. Knowledge is an important part of the power to change behaviors.

Our partnered dietitian, Megan Starling RD, LDN, has been a registered dietitian for 8 years.

She received her undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from East Carolina University. Megan has extensive experience in counseling individuals in healthy dietary modification including, but not limited to, diabetes, weight management and reduction of cholesterol and sodium in diet. She is a certified trainer in adult weight management and her current skills include nutritional analysis of diet, recipe modification and evaluation of nutritional habits. She takes pride in her ability to help clients make positive changes for improved health and quality of life.

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Yoga Training 220-Hour Certification Rys

Yoga Certification (200 Hour) Next Session January 2018

Next session starting in january 2018 for a six month training

Our 200-hour yoga certification training provides each student with the skills to teach yoga safely and effectively, or to enhance their own personal practice.

You'll learn that yoga is much more than an asana practice. At The Yoga Connection we introduce each student to the underlying philosophy, physical and mental benefits of yoga. To offer you a personal experience, we limit the training to 6-10 students

This Training Is Excellent For:

Students Who Would like To Become Yoga Teachers or To Share Yoga within a Specific Population

Students Who Are Interested In Furthering Their Personal Knowledge of Yoga

Techniques for Reducing Negative Effects of Stress on Body and Mind

Promote Physical and Emotional Healing

Promote a Positive, Healthy Lifestyle

Martha Catz Brings Together the Philosophy and Physiology of Yoga To Effectively Promote Health and Well Being.

Today, there is a great deal of valid research regarding the benefits of yoga and meditation as methods for improved physical health and stress reduction. Martha combines her experience of 18 years teaching yoga with her training in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, graduate degree in Health Psychology, and Yoga Therapy

There Are Restaurants and Hotels within Minutes of the Studio for Individuals Traveling From outside of the Triangle Area.

Contact us for suggestions if you need housing for the weekend

We Offer a Scholarship To Active Duty and Veterans Students.

The scholarship is $1600 for the entire training. The deposit (non-refundable once the program begins) is $250, with 6 consecutive monthly payments of $225, payment due 1 week prior to each weekend

The requirements for the Active Duty/Veterans Scholarship

Complete a Connected Warriors training during the 200 hour training

Teach 1 Connected Warriors a month for 1 year at an appropriate location

Must be an Active Duty/Veteran

For more information regarding Connected Warriors http://www.connectedwarriors.org/ and its programs

This is not a Connected Warriors, Inc. 200 hour training, this is a separate scholarship the The Yoga Connection offers to honor those who have served.

Requirements

Regularly scheduled yoga classes at The Yoga Connection are $5 per class while enrolled in the 200 hour training

Connected Warrior Scholarship

Payment Plan Option

$2600 plus $200 deposit: total $2800

Full Payment Option

Prior to start date, written notification must be made minimum of 3 weeks 30 days prior to start date refund is in full minus $200; 3 week written notification up to start date refund is 50%. After the start date there is no refund

Payment Plan

No refunds after a weekend has been attended. No refunds of prior weekends attended if student fails to complete the training

Make up Policy

Any hours missed will be made up at an additional payment of $40 per hour. No more than 20 hours can be made up privately. No certification will be given to anyone who has not fully complied with the mandatory hours of contact that meet Yoga Alliance requirements

Testimonials

Tiffany P. 2013

I loved the structure and organization, the guest lectures (what perfect people you picked to integrate into our learning process), mindful eating, introductions to all the many diverse styles of yoga to keep us well rounded, pushing us out of our comfort zone (from mat placements each week to surprise instructing), previous student aides, textbook selection, asana designing, guided meditation, your knowledge and leadership, our bonding, the friends i made, the safety and comfort i felt each day i was there. I absolutely loved everything about this experience. I have said it before and i will say it again, teacher training was and still remains my favorite thing that has occurred in my life. Thank you so much for this experience

300 Hour Advanced Yoga Training

11 month training

Next Session Begins May 18, 2018

At some point after completion of a 200-hour yoga certification many students find themselves ready to move into a more in-depth understanding and practice of yoga

The Yoga Connection 300-Hour Training Is an Approved Member School with International Association of Yoga Therapists (Iayt)

The yoga connection 300-hour training is an approved member school with international association of yoga therapists (iayt) and fully accredited with yoga alliance and mycaa (military scholarship program)

After the Yoga Connection 300 Hour Training

You will be able to apply to yoga alliance as a 500ryt. You will also be able to continue on to become a yoga therapist through the last 600 hours with surya chandra healing school if you meet that schools requirements. These additional 600 hours will meet and exceed the minimum requirements set by iayt of 1000 hours training to become a yoga therapist

This Training Is Excellent For

Students Seeking To Have a Deeper Knowledge of Yoga as a Form of Prevention, Intervention and Healing

Developing Skills for Working To Improve the Health and Wellness of Clients through a Holistic Paradigm

Developing Skills for Working with Special Interest Populations Such as Anxiety & Depression, Arthritis and Other Range of Motion Limitations, and Women's Issues

Learning the Techniques To Be a Safe and Effective Instructor of Asana, Pranayama and Meditation for Clients with Health Conditions.

Learning Ratio Breathing, Mantra, Mudra, and the Use of Marma Points for Hands on Adjustments and Healing within the Classroom and for Private Clients.

Developing Skills In Teaching Mindful Awareness Meditation as Part of a Yoga Practice for Wellness and Stress Reduction

Students Who Are Interested In Establishing a Foundation for Yoga Therapy

Our Advanced Training Will Peel Away the Superficial Layers of Yoga

And peer into the deeper levels as both a personal practice and as a teacher

There Are Restaurants and Hotels within Minutes of the Studio for Individuals Traveling From outside of the Triangle Area.

This training is designed to build upon a foundation similar to a college course so the preferable method is to take each module in order

Curriculum and Requirements

Journaling with At Least 1 Entry Per Week

Texts Will Be Assigned Throughout the Course. Most Are Available Used, and the Amount Needed Will Be Kept To a Minimum.

Designing a Wellness Program That Will Include Asana, Pranayama and Meditation.

One Research Paper. Topic Is the Student's Choice but Must Be Cleared with Primary Instructor. 5-7 Pages.

3 Separate Class Designs To Be Presented during Weekend Trainings

Take a 1 Hour Private Session with Martha Catz during the Training.

End of Training Final Exam

All Weekends Must Be Attended To Receive Certification

2018 Teacher Training Schedule & Topics

Total of 280 contact hours. Private lesson requirement: during the 300-hour teacher training you must take 1 private lesson with Martha Catz. Homework assignments, reading assignments, one 5-8 page research paper, final exam

3 Day Weekend Hours: Typical Time Schedule for the Weekends

Friday 5pm-9pm, saturday 9am-6pm, sunday 9am-4pm

4 Day Weekend Hours: Typical Time Schedule for the Weekend

Thursday 5pm-9pm, friday 5pm-9pm, saturday 9am-5pm, sunday 9am-4pm

Course Payment

Course Payment

Rates will be announced in early 2018

Requirements for Completion

The Yoga Connection and Faculty Take This Training Very Seriously.

Your attendance and dedication to completing this training is a necessary ingredient for becoming an advanced teacher with best practice methods and skills

To Complete Your Training, You Must Attend All Weekends In Full.

All papers and outside assignments must be completed to receive certification. Examination must be passed the last weekend of training. Your training must be completed within 2 years (every month over the 2 year completion time is an additional $20 per month)

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